If you haven't visited the Center for Total Health recently, May was a busy month with events covering a wide range of topics and initiatives. In addition to hosting robust discussions about preventing violence, preventing and treating cancer, and creating…

Editor's Note: Today, we launch a recurring feature on the Center for Total Health Blog. "Leadership Perspectives" is a collection of guest blog posts from Kaiser Permanente leaders all about why we need to take a Total Health approach. Today's…

At Kaiser Permanante, we understand well that health outcomes are impacted significantly by our environments, so we work with employers, communities, and schools to provide tools and education about wellness and healthy living. On June 20, Kaiser Permanante invited some…

Studies continue to roll in on the health risks of sitting at work all day. According to the latest update from the BBC, employers in Denmark are required to offer workers the option of a standing desk. And while most…

Today, the Center for Total Health team was delighted to host six real-life Rosies, so-called for the famous Rosie the Riveter of World War II. These women worked in Kaiser Shipyards -- where Kaiser Permanente was born -- while their…

This week, the NO MORE campaign against domestic violence and sexual assault is celebrating its first anniversary. The public awareness campaign has focused its efforts over its inaugural year on gaining support with Americans nationwide, sparking new conversations about these…

If you have ever wondered what astronauts do to stay fit and healthy, you are not alone. At Kaiser Permanente, we are passionate supporters of the Every Body Walk! campaign, and being at this NASA event today, we can't help…

As we discuss often on this blog, the obesity epidemic in the United States is a rapidly growing public health concern. Earlier this month, Kaiser Permanente presented the Forum for Healthy Behavior Change in Washington, D.C., along with the American…

Tonight, the documentary, The Weight of the Nation for Kids, premieres on HBO. The three-part series focuses on young people taking the initiative to fight obesity by effecting real change in their school and community environments. The three films are:…

Good school health has always been a priority for Kaiser Permanente — now the health care organization is deepening its commitment to total health for all by partnering with leading national organizations on Thriving Schools. Thriving Schools helps create a…